The Huntington Museum of Art: Dale Chihuly

There are many beautiful glass pieces on display at The Huntington Museum of Art. One is a very large sculpture piece located in the conservatory of the museum. The glass sculpture, designed by artist Dale Chihuly, is comprised of 352 pieces and stands 10 feet by six feet tall. Please watch the video showcasing his piece at the museum and then learn more about him from a video interview. After watching both videos complete your graphic organizer See/Think /Wonder. Your next step will be to illustrate the glass sculpture on display at the Huntington Museum of Art.
This photo of Huntington Museum of Art is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Learning is always an adventure! Blenko Glass!

My Day at Blenko Glass from Amy Maynard on Vimeo.

After viewing the video, students will generate a list of comparisons and differences to the virtual tour from " The Hot Spot" and the self guided tour of " The Hot Spot". Please include tools, devices, and any other relevant information. Each group will create a visual aid presentation about a glass factory.

Explore the Hot Shop

Before I share my video from Blenko Glass, take a virtual tour around a glass  factory. While exploring,  "The Hot Shop" , you will have the opportunity to identify tools used and become familiar with  different areas of the "shop". Enjoy your exploration!

The Hot Spot: Virtual Tour on Glass Making

Finally, the week for my visit to Blenko Glass! This week's post I wanted to give you an in-depth look at some of things I will be doing during my time at Blenko. Please click on the link below and have fun exploring being a glass maker. My next post I plan to share photos and explain my experience.

Glass Making

The Eye and Magnifying Glass Part II

The Eye and Magnifying Glass Part II

Review: Continue the discussion from Part I by asking the following questions:

• How small would the object you observed have to be before you couldn't see it any more? How far away?
• What are some things you had trouble seeing?
• What can you do if an object is too small or too far away for you to see? 
• Do you know of any tool that might help you see objects more easily?

Part II of the lesson: Understand the eye and magnifying glass

Step 1: Read the following article from Think Quest :  The Human Eye
 

Step 2: Read the following information from Think Quest : Magnifying Glass
                                       


Step 3:  Compare and Contrast Essay
Use the 4 Square graphic organizer organize information comparing and contrasting  the human eye and a magnifying glass. Upon completion of your the graphic organizer  continue the writing process of:
*Rough Draft
*Edit/Rewrite
* Publish
*Share





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Human EYE
Magnifying Glass
Human Eye Video BBC
How a Magnifying Glass Works